Spring Valley, NY asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate for New York

Q: My Father made a will 4 yrs. ago, but recently changed it the day he died. Is it a legal document or is there a time lmt

He had trouble remembering as he was 93, had signs of dementia.

1 Lawyer Answer
Inna Fershteyn
Inna Fershteyn
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The answer is it depends. Was he diagnosed with dimentia? Is anyone challenging the will? I think you need to have a consultation with estate attorney before filing this will in probate.

Sincerely,

Inna Fershteyn

Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.

1517 Voorhies Ave, Suite 400

Brooklyn, NY 11235

tel: 718-333-2394

fax: 718-701-8859

www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com

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